S.E.N.I.O.R Mobile Pantry Program (Supplying the Elderly Nutritious Options, Information, and Resources)
The S.E.N.I.O.R. program is dedicated to assisting senior citizens in our area obtain affordable, healthy food and nutritional options and information. Seniors are among people who receive the smallest amount of resources and this program helps alleviate that problem.
Each month you will receive: 4 cans of vegetables, 2 cans of fruit, 2 cartons of shelf-stable milk, 2 bottles of juice, 2 boxes of cereal, 1 can of beef stew or chili, 1 jar of peanut butter, 2 bags of pasta, and 1 block of cheese (2 lb).
The FREE food box program starts starts Feb. 14 and repeats the 2nd Thursdays of each month (1-3 pm) at the Goldsboro Church of God facility (103 W. Broadway Street, Etters, PA 17319). For the first distribution, area residents may register at the Church building on February 14. After that registrations will be made through the York County Food Bank at (717) 846-6435, x-209.
The York County Food Bank has some guidelines to qualify for the free box of food:
- 60 years or older
- live in York County
- Household of 1: $1,316 or Household of 2: $1,784
- Valid ID, and proof of income (Social Security letter, for instance)
The program will also provide basic medical screenings such as eye, dental and blood pressure. This is a ministry resourced by the York County Food Bank. For more information, call the York County Food Bank at (717) 846-6435, x-209.
